WGU D116 ADVANCED PHARMACOLOGY
OBJECTIVE ASSESSMENT EXAM WITH
VERIFIED ANSWERS|| GUARANTEED PASS||
ALREADY GRADED A+|| LATEST VERSION
2025
A palliative patient says pain relief isn't working. APRN should: - ANSWER-
Review the patient's pain record
A patient starting methadone should be taught: - ANSWER-YES Take
methadone exactly as directed even if symptoms improve.
A patient taking opioids has confusion and itching. APRN suspects: -
ANSWER-Adverse effects
A patient takes caffeinated drinks + pain meds. These combinations are
expected to: - ANSWER-Increase analgesia
A nurse prepares to administer an analgesic. Pain includes physical and
psychological factors ___ what? - ANSWER-YES Pain sensation is influenced
by multiple factors.
,APRNs must understand geriatric pain presentation because: - ANSWER-YES
Older adults have increased sensitivity to pain.
A nurse teaches a patient on NSAIDs for arthritis pain. First teaching point? -
ANSWER-YES Avoid taking with alcohol.
A nurse teaches a patient starting Chantix for smoking cessation. Adverse
effect? - ANSWER-YES Neuropsychiatric symptoms
A client asks about methadone vs heroin. Nurse explains advantage of
methadone: - ANSWER-YES Medically safer
A postoperative patient has itching and hives. Best intervention? - ANSWER-
YES Benadryl
What effect of androgen therapy indicates the patient understands treatment? -
ANSWER-My libido may improve
What indicates terazosin is effective for BPH? - ANSWER-Improved urinary
hesitation
What should a patient starting omeprazole for severe GERD be taught? -
ANSWER-Long-term therapy may be needed
Which medication should be ordered for Zollinger-Ellison syndrome? -
ANSWER-Ranitidine
What does yellowish-brown urine indicate in a patient taking senna? -
ANSWER-An expected, harmless effect of senna
, Which statement about immunosuppressants for IBD is correct? - ANSWER-
Cyclosporine can be used to induce remission of IBD
What is correct about the contrast between acarbose and miglitol? - ANSWER-
Miglitol has not been associated with hepatic dysfunction
Why is propranolol a concern in a type 1 diabetic taking insulin? - ANSWER-It
can mask the symptoms of hypoglycemia
How should Graves' disease be managed during early pregnancy? - ANSWER-
Change to propylthiouracil until the second trimester
What is the correct provider response to low free T4 and free T3? - ANSWER-
Obtain a TSH level to better evaluate the diagnosis
Why is topiramate included with phentermine for weight loss? - ANSWER-
Topiramate helps produce feelings of satiety
What statement shows correct understanding of orlistat therapy? - ANSWER-I
will need to take a multivitamin with fat-soluble vitamins daily
Appropriate vitamin D dose for a woman with level of 20 ng/mL? - ANSWER-
600 IU/day
Which oral contraceptive helps with acne? - ANSWER-Drospirenone
What is an absolute contraindication for combination oral contraceptives? -
ANSWER-Smoking
Which supplement has low efficacy and is a concern? - ANSWER-Ginkgo
biloba for prevention of dementia
OBJECTIVE ASSESSMENT EXAM WITH
VERIFIED ANSWERS|| GUARANTEED PASS||
ALREADY GRADED A+|| LATEST VERSION
2025
A palliative patient says pain relief isn't working. APRN should: - ANSWER-
Review the patient's pain record
A patient starting methadone should be taught: - ANSWER-YES Take
methadone exactly as directed even if symptoms improve.
A patient taking opioids has confusion and itching. APRN suspects: -
ANSWER-Adverse effects
A patient takes caffeinated drinks + pain meds. These combinations are
expected to: - ANSWER-Increase analgesia
A nurse prepares to administer an analgesic. Pain includes physical and
psychological factors ___ what? - ANSWER-YES Pain sensation is influenced
by multiple factors.
,APRNs must understand geriatric pain presentation because: - ANSWER-YES
Older adults have increased sensitivity to pain.
A nurse teaches a patient on NSAIDs for arthritis pain. First teaching point? -
ANSWER-YES Avoid taking with alcohol.
A nurse teaches a patient starting Chantix for smoking cessation. Adverse
effect? - ANSWER-YES Neuropsychiatric symptoms
A client asks about methadone vs heroin. Nurse explains advantage of
methadone: - ANSWER-YES Medically safer
A postoperative patient has itching and hives. Best intervention? - ANSWER-
YES Benadryl
What effect of androgen therapy indicates the patient understands treatment? -
ANSWER-My libido may improve
What indicates terazosin is effective for BPH? - ANSWER-Improved urinary
hesitation
What should a patient starting omeprazole for severe GERD be taught? -
ANSWER-Long-term therapy may be needed
Which medication should be ordered for Zollinger-Ellison syndrome? -
ANSWER-Ranitidine
What does yellowish-brown urine indicate in a patient taking senna? -
ANSWER-An expected, harmless effect of senna
, Which statement about immunosuppressants for IBD is correct? - ANSWER-
Cyclosporine can be used to induce remission of IBD
What is correct about the contrast between acarbose and miglitol? - ANSWER-
Miglitol has not been associated with hepatic dysfunction
Why is propranolol a concern in a type 1 diabetic taking insulin? - ANSWER-It
can mask the symptoms of hypoglycemia
How should Graves' disease be managed during early pregnancy? - ANSWER-
Change to propylthiouracil until the second trimester
What is the correct provider response to low free T4 and free T3? - ANSWER-
Obtain a TSH level to better evaluate the diagnosis
Why is topiramate included with phentermine for weight loss? - ANSWER-
Topiramate helps produce feelings of satiety
What statement shows correct understanding of orlistat therapy? - ANSWER-I
will need to take a multivitamin with fat-soluble vitamins daily
Appropriate vitamin D dose for a woman with level of 20 ng/mL? - ANSWER-
600 IU/day
Which oral contraceptive helps with acne? - ANSWER-Drospirenone
What is an absolute contraindication for combination oral contraceptives? -
ANSWER-Smoking
Which supplement has low efficacy and is a concern? - ANSWER-Ginkgo
biloba for prevention of dementia
